The Aurora Free Library proudly presents a full program of events each season at the Aurora Free Library and the Morgan Opera House. See all of our upcoming events in the list below.

For more information about programs and events at the Aurora Free Library, contact Sandra Groth, Librarian, at the library at (315) 364-8074.

Ongoing Events

We hold Preschool Storytime weekly on Wednesdays during the school year.

The Southern Cayuga Book Club meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM at Opendore on 2978 Route 34B.

Fiber Friends Group

A new Fiber Friends Group is forming at the Library! Join us every Monday at 4 PM, or come after work as you are able.

Come with a fiber arts project you are knitting, crocheting, stitching, sewing, quilting, rug making, etc., and meet new friends!

Email staff@aurorafreelibrary.org with questions.

Preschool Storytime

Join Miss Sandy on Wednesdays at 9:30 am for some fun stories, songs, and other early literacy activities.

Storytime is held in the Library – No registration is needed!

Email staff@aurorafreelibrary.org with any questions.

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Tween Graphic Novel Book Club – Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Tween Graphic Novel Book Club: A monthly event at the Aurora Free Library for ages 9-12

Stop by the library to reserve your spot and pick up a copy of this month’s book: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children!

Wednesday, October 9th at 6:30 pm — Discuss the book, create crafts, and munch on some snacks!

Funded by Rosen Library Fund

Painted Paper Art Club

Join our new art club, meeting on the third Wednesday every month! The first meeting will be October 16th at 6:30 PM.

This month’s theme will be Hot Air Balloons!

Registration required. Please email staff@aurorafreelibrary.org or stop by the library to sign up.

Club led by Whitney Nichols and funded by the Rosen Library Fund.

Book Lovers’ Ball

Tickets are on sale now for the 20th annual Book Lovers’ Ball.  We are very excited to celebrate this anniversary with a new location: Treleaven Winery in King Ferry, NY!

A fundraiser for the Aurora Free Library, this fabulous event will take place Saturday, October 19 from 5-10 p.m.

Early bird pricing ends September 20th!

For more information or to reserve your spot, visit https://www.bookloversball.com/

Book Lovers’ Ball Author Event: Melinda Oakes

Melinda Oakes, author “The Cheerleader’s Guide to the Workplace”
October 20, 2 pm at Morgan Opera House above the library

Melinda Carter Oakes is currently the Executive Director of the Triad Foundation in Ithaca. Melinda is an experienced Executive Director with a demonstrated history of working in the nonprofit, consumer products, and entertainment industries. She is a strong cross-functional professional with a heart for life-long learning. Passionate about civil discourse, civic engagement, and moderation, she serves on the boards of Boyce Thompson Institute for Plant Science, Daughters of the American Revolution, and Ithaca Garden Club. She is also a member for The Empire Center for Public Policy, advisory board member for The Policy Circle, the Network of Enlightened Women, and vestry member at St. John’s Episcopal Church.

“The Cheerleader’s Guide to the Workplace” offers advice that shows how your attitude and perspective impact both you and those around you. The book aims to instill the courage, mindset, and enthusiasm to make it through the workday and entire career no matter what your goals are. The book fills a gap in self-improvement books by loving the reader right where they are. To quote the author, “You’ve got it together, baby! Do you ever!”

Copies of “The Cheerleader’s Guide to the Workplace” are available at the Library.

The author will speak and a question and answer session will follow.